LiveAuctioneers
HighIn 2020, LiveAuctioneers suffered a breach exposing 3.4 million user records, including sensitive personal data.
- Records exposed
- 3,385,862 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jun 19, 2020
- Last update
- Updated Aug 22, 2020
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2020, the online antique marketplace LiveAuctioneers experienced a security breach resulting in the unauthorized access and exposure of 3.4 million user records. The compromised data included sensitive information such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, usernames, and passwords stored using unsalted MD5 hashes. The exposed information was eventually sold online and widely circulated within hacking communities, highlighting the risks associated with inadequate data protection measures.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users' personal data, including their passwords, were exposed, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to other accounts using the same credentials.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and potential legal implications for failing to safeguard user data effectively.
- Affected Sectors
- E-commerce
- Antique retail
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change your LiveAuctioneers account password immediately.
- •Update passwords for other accounts using the same credentials.
- •Monitor for unauthorized access to your email and other online accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure each online account has its unique, strong password.
- •Use a reputable password manager to generate and store credentials.
- •Enable two-factor authentication wherever available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.